Your 2 Cents: Readers respond to current issues

For those of you who are watching, it seems that Social Security is now considered an entitlement payment. To all of those people over the last 50 years who have invested their money into SS — so now instead of it being our money — it is the government’s money and they will decide how to dish it out. If you are 45 or older you don’t have any concerns, but those under 45, they will be getting short-changed. The Obama regime has changed the rules and the name of Social Security.

Andy from NorristownSubject: Norristown’s budget

The Montgomery County Commissioners are eliminating the funds paid to Norristown for providing tax free properties, police and fire protection. The payment is not a gift it is a payment for services where they dare stop paying PECO for services to balance the budget. I see no difference in their obligation to pay for Norristown services. Norristown’s budget problems are bigger than the county’s. Don’t balance the county budget on our backs.

Amelia from ConshohockenSubject: Stan Huskey’s column

I’m reading your Dec. 3 article from Stan Huskey. I was so pleased about him getting the councilmen together to fight against crime in Norristown. Good job Stan — we desperately need help.

Dan from Plymouth MeetingSubject: Government raises

I’m just calling in reference to the governor getting an automatic raise of $138,000 a year and there are people in Montgomery county getting laid off. There are also others getting raises in government — some $100,000 or more. That money could be used in Montgomery or Delaware County to help people getting laid off. Maybe we should vote these people out of office next time.

Mike from East NorritonSubject: Obama

I would just like to state that President Obama is a get-even president and people know what I’m talking about.

Will from East NorritonSubject: Republican Party

To the Republican party, know that I am leaving. You guys need to learn to become street-fight men, you’re too wishy-washy. You need to learn how to fight and fight back hard against these leftist Democrats.

A Reader from NorristownSubject: Sandy Street Condominiums

Norristown Council is trying not to blame the persons responsible for Sandy Street Condo. The building inspector and code enforcement are responsible. All for one and one for all — well I hope justice is done for the plaintiffs.

Harry from East NorritonSubject: College students

Has anyone ever wondered what happened to the college students who did the landscaping work and hired for the busing of restaurants? Where have they gone and why aren’t they hired anymore?

Tom from NorristownSubject: Bengazi attacks

Mary from Trappe points out that Hilary Clinton has finally admitted that the Obama administration knew from the beginning that the Bengazi attacks which killed four brave Americans were planned by al-Qaeda. What Clinton has not admitted is that the administration’s untruths were based on the coming election. Voters were foolish enough to believe the lies.

John from Mont ClareSubject: Philadelphia Eagles

Concerning the Eagles: instead of firing the assistant coaches, Jeffrey Lurie needs to look around and fire Andy Reid. He’s the cause. It’s the dumb coaching of the head coach. The man has served his time and it’s ridiculous.

Joe from SkippackSubject: DeIsla column

In response to the Dec. 1 commentary of Jose DeIsla (who I always disagree with), I would like to state that pandering to illegal aliens is not the way for politicians to win elections. Special interest groups of aliens supporters are tilting our election results. It is up to American citizens of all cultures religions, races and national origins to get out and vote in bigger numbers to help nullify the votes of pro-illegal alien groups.

Dominick from Lower Providence

Subject: Nuclear EnergyTo Janet: As far as nuclear energy being the safest of all — remember Japan, Three Mile Island, Chernobel and others? How about Exon Valdez, Gulf of Mexico and the many thousands of oil accidents you can’t even mention? And when the times comes, remember water pollution — just like the others said their technology was safe.

Bill from East NorritonSubject: Illegal immigrants

As a parent raising children, they had to live with mistakes that I have made. Therefore, so should the children of illegal immigrants learn from their mistakes, and go home.

Lori from NorristownSubject: Norristown Council

This is in reference to Stan Huskey’s article about Norristown Council. I agree with him — they should either get their head out of the sand and realize this town is going to crack. We’re No. 59 on the crime list. Are they waiting for us to become No. 1? Get rid of council and get a mayor back (someone who truly cares about the borough).

David from EaglevilleSubject: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

It really wasn’t a fashion show — it was a lingerie show. Where is the censorship? It was raw and rough and someone should be ashamed of themselves.

Patrick from BridgeportSubject: MSNBC

Since I am Irish Catholic and since President Obama, Al Sharpton and all the other commentators from MSNBC hate Irish Catholics, I am now boycotting MSNBC and I’m asking all Irish Catholics in the world to join me. These people hate us and this man is letting them in the White House.

Norristown ResidentSubject: Norristown Council

If Norristown is supposed to be the “county seat” — why does council have it more like the “toilet seat?” Can they please answer why they’re letting it go to hell?

Jim from NorristownSubject: Sheriff’s Sale properties

I’m calling for information. I just read your latest Sheriff’s Sale properties and was wondering what constitutes an item going up for Sheriff’s Sale. I thought it was just taxes but obviously it’s more than taxes. I would appreciate any information you can give me.

Editor’s note: According to investopedia.com, a sherriff’s sale is a term used to refer to distressed public property auctions. Sheriff’s sales is generally the last step in the foreclosure process after the homeowner has exhausted all his/her options to avoid defaulting on a mortgage.

Bailey from West NorritonSubject: Obama

During the Presidential debates, Obama stated there would be no budget cuts in the Defense Department, now there is going to be cuts to the budget in the Defense Department. Therefore Obama is a liar.

A Reader from NorristownSubject: Military draft

In response to the men who think we should bring the draft back, I say “heck no.” Old men start wars, sometimes wars of their choice and young men 18 and older die. They don’t get the chance to enjoy the gift of life as the old men already had. Remember Iraq, over 4500 young kids never had the chance to enjoy life. Keep things as they are. Give the men a choice to join or not join.

Theresa from EaglevilleSubject: 7-Eleven

This message is for Bob from Conshohocken. Thanks for the info. I was unaware the 7-Eleven store supported President Obama’s reelection campaign. You said you won’t be shopping at 7-Eleven anymore, but I will. Thanks — Smile.

Unemployed worker from Norristown

Subject: Public assistanceThis is for people on public assistance. Wouldn’t it be great if you would only have 26 to 99 weeks to collect and then all of a sudden you would be cut off? That’s what happened to the people who worked all their life and are on unemployment. You’re only allotted a certain amount of weeks and then when it’s done, it’s done. I think public assistance should do the same darn thing.

Jim from West NorritonSubject: Iran

A good history lesson by Art from Bridgeport. We had a strong ally in Iran but Jimmy Carter betrayed him. Our hostages suffered terribly. Our current president talks a good game but Iranians have steadily been working to develop nuclear weapons and he has done absolutely nothing to stop it. Just like Jimmy Carter.

Sal from NorristownSubject: Montgomery County Commissioners

I’m complaining about county commissioners that are trying to save a few cents by throwing disabled children (who need our help) under the bus. They themselves, I’m sure, got their increase in salaries just as the governor has. I don’t know how they can sleep at night.

John from King of PrussiaSubject: Military

I’m calling to rebut the comment of Janet from Trooper about President Obama doing more for the military than any other president. She says “look it up,” I would suggest: list what he’s done more of than any other president. I can say “don’t ask, don’t tell,” he allowed gays to serve in the military, he decreased the size of the military, didn’t respond when enforcements were needed or maybe he just doesn’t have the right people making those critical decisions. I don’t know if Janet served but I am proud to say I served. Obama has not done any more than any other President. In fact, I think he’s done less and has made a mess of the military.

JW from BridgeportSubject: Bruce Castor

Bruce Castor is running for governor — go for it Bruce, good luck.

Washington from NorristownSubject: Guns

When the Immigration Service and the Liberals stop letting in bad guys and gangsters from South America, then I will stop buying guns.

Mario from NorristownSubject: Immigrants

Just wondering why all the Liberals and Coneheads and Immigration people don’t pick up for Italian Immigrants the way they do Hispanic immigrants. You phonies.

Betty from ConshohockenSubject: Conshohocken Wawa

I support the idea of senior housing at 11th and Fayette street in Conshohocken. We already have two Wawa’s in Conshohocken and don’t need another one. I’ve been a resident and taxpayers for 60 years and when I downsize I would like to remain in Conshohocken — near my church, my doctor, my friends and my family. Where do I go to sign a petition against Wawa?

GeGe from West NorritonSubject: Mr. DeSimone

I want to congratulate you on your well-informed articles each week. You are an excellent writer and I wish I had your talent. You are an asset to The Times Herald. You are also giving your readers a good education.

Ann from NorristownSubject: Dr. Miller

I appreciate the write-up on Dr. Miller. He was my family physician and he delivered my four daughters. He’s a very good doctor.

G from CollegevilleSubject: Obama’s vacation

I think it’s terrible that Obama is taking a $4 million dollar vacation trip. With the economy the way it is — do the taxpayers have to pay for his $4 million dollar trip?

Bob from BridgeportSubject: Obama

President Obama, why did you spend taxpayers money and go to Michigan when that governor already signed into law the new labor law? Oh, that’s right — you’re for unions and government taking what’s not theirs from others.

Mario a ReaderSubject: Dr. Miller

I read the article about Dr. Miller. He was my family doctor for a very long time. Many times he stopped up Jeffersonville supermarket to see me. He is a really nice person.

John from King of PrussiaSubject: Obama

A rebuttal to John from Mont Clare: The Tea party and the Republican Party are not done (that’s why we are a Democracy), as long as we have freedom of speech you will have these parties. Also, that Korean — whatever he is — entertainer who condemned the U.S., I suggest that Obama should have sent Biden to that fiasco, because between smiling Biden and the Korean, they would have communicated very well on the same level. Also, Obama should have attended the Army/Navy game. If his election has anything to say, why wouldn’t he want to attend this once a year military game? I think it’s a disgrace that he couldn’t attend the game but yet he could attend some entertainment fiasco.

Ann from Blue BellSubject: Obama

To John from Mont Clare about his comment for Republicans to stand behind this president. I could never stand behind that man. He does not believe one thing that I believe or stand for. You, John, can stand behind him. Myself and others like me will do everything we can to block whatever he wants to do.

Marty from West NorritonSubject: Obama

Sixteen trillion dollars in debt (going on $17 trillion), $760 billion taken out of Medicare, 23 million people stop looking for work, and John from Mont Clare calls that progress. God help us.

Buddy from BridgeportSubject: Obama

I would just like to state that President Obama is responsible for the union violence in Michigan on Tuesday.

A Reader from NorristownSubject: Gov. Corbett

Governor Corbett was elected to represent the people, not the Republican Party. He wants to have a company from England to take over the Pa. Lottery — it’s been doing great before he came in, it’s not broken. He wants to change the electoral votes to benefit the Republicans — it’s worked fine all these years, we don’t need a change. He said there is not much movement on the “right to work law” in Pennsylvania, that’s what the governor in Michigan said and revised it hastily and signed it into law in a few days. The Republicans cannot be trusted. Governor Corbett does not have our welfare in mind. Remember 2014.

Ed from JeffersonvilleSubject: Student trip

Tom Lees has chaperoned another student trip. Since these students are drilled in Left wing propaganda, who is paying? If it’s the students, so be it — if it’s the public then when and where do they get the opposite view? Just like state schools why should the vast majority of professors be Liberal?

Jim from West NorritonSubject: Unemployment rate

Addressing Martha from West Norriton. Martha, there is not a 90 percent unemployment rate. Please get your facts straight before informing the paper. You’re showing your stupidity.

Bill from NorristownSubject: Response to Your 2 Cents

To Martha from West Norriton, are you one of the officials that are receiving a raise? Is that why you want to hide on the inside pages of the newspaper?

Donald from ConshohockenSubject: Conshohocken

Mr. DeMedio, if you want the small businesses to survive in Conshohocken, why don’t you ask all the real estate companies in Conshohocken to lower their rents to where they are affordable? If they do this it will help increase business and support various charitable organizations in the borough of Conshohocken.

Bobbi from NorristownSubject: Elmwood Park Zoo

In reference to the county people getting raises — why don’t they give their raises to the Elmwood Park Zoo because they are not getting any money now from the county because of their deficit? I’m really surprised that they are not going to help the zoo out.

Paul from King of PrussiaSubject: Unemployment

The Times Herald reported on Dec. 13 that the federal reserve projects the unemployment rate will stay elevated until late 2015. Congratulations from those who are unemployed to those who worked to get a president who had no clue how to increase good paying jobs.

Marvin from West NorritonSubject: Teaching lessons

Since public school teachers and public college professors are protesting in Michigan because they want the unions to be allowed to take people’s money without their approval, I now believe that all college classrooms and public school’s teaching lessons should be recorded.

A Reader from NorristownSubject: Fiscal Cliff

Why is it that every time Congress has to vote for the good of the American people, such as the fiscal cliff, they can’t come to a decision? Yet they give our money to other countries very easily. To me they are lazy, lazy, lazy. So go ahead American votes — keep on voting them in because they do no good for the American people.

Bobbi from SkippackSubject: Restaurants during the holidays

It’s the holiday season and restaurants are busy. If people don’t have the patience to wait, we ask them to go to fast food restaurants. And please drink your water with lemon at home, waitstaff in these restaurants are getting tired of being treated like dirt from ignorant people.

Bill from NorristownSubject: Republicans

Don’t the Republicans get it yet? They lost the election because they didn’t want to raise taxes on the rich whereas the common person wants equal taxes for everybody. Also they were screwing around with Social Security. I just don’t know why the Republicans don’t get what the average person wants? They already lost the election.

Elaine from NorristownSubject: Cable

To John from West Norriton about his cable bill. Get rid of the cable. Go to a store and buy a converter box for each of your televisions and have them hooked up and you will get as many channels as cable and even get a few extra ones. What you pay for the converter box won’t cost you an extra penny a month.

John from Mont ClareSubject: Conn. School Shooting

What happened today in Connecticut, Dec. 14, is a true tragedy. Not like some celebrity who died from a drug overdose. Turn your thoughts and prayers to those kids and their families and the adults who died. Pray for them because today was a real tragedy.